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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

LONDON – Playing As part of the 2019 Camden Fringe, Matt Franco’s Alpha Who? explores what it means to be a man today. Part theatre, part dance, and part visual art installation, Alpha Who? is an autobiographical solo performance inspired by the writer’s own personal experiences. Every week 84 men take their own lives in the UK, reflecting how today’s modern society is struggling to define masculinity. After … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

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Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

LONDON –  The Children’s Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present a UK Tour of the Nottingham Playhouse production of Holes, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford. The production will open at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 24th January 2020 before embarking on a UK tour, with stops in Nottingham, Coventry, Newcastle and more. In this new adaptation of  the multi-award-winning novel of the same name, this thrilling off-beat comedy … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

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Touring The UK 2019: Casting Announced – Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical In Select Cities This Autumn

LONDON – After opening to warm reviews in the West End in February, where Dolly Parton herself attended the premiere and joined the cast on stage at the finale, the hit musical 9 to 5 is now set for a national tour featuring original West End cast members Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies! Based off the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 currently plays at … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Casting Announced – Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical In Select Cities This Autumn

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

LONDON – Now in its third year, the pioneering free mini-festival A Bit Of A Do from Drunken Chorus returns championing the work of artists with and without disabilities. Working with some amazing partners including BSL consultants, a visually impaired theatre company, local apprentices with learning disabilities, disability charities, artists and audiences, their aim is to empower artists to create and access theatre and dance. While … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

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Touring the UK 2019: Really Want to Hurt Me

LONDON – Shortlisted for the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Flaming Theatre’s Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy is about growing up gay in the ’80s, featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack of classics from Culture Club, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, The Smiths, Kate Bush and more. This … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019: Really Want to Hurt Me

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Touring the UK 2019: Curtains! 2019/20 UK Tour

LONDON – From the creators of Chicago and Cabaret, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Rupert Holmes, DLAP Entertainment presents the UK tour of the Tony award winning musical Curtains touring this October. Directed by Paul Foster, Curtains tells the story of Jessica Cranshaw, star of the new Broadway-bound musical Robbin Hood, who has been murdered on stage on opening night! The entire cast and crew are suspects. … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019: Curtains! 2019/20 UK Tour

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In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Preview)

LONDON – Following the huge success of Dionysian immersive dining experience Divine Proportions, Shotgun Carousel return to The Vaults with their new masquerade ball, Red Palace. A Gothic cabaret guided by an irresistible tale, this promenade immersive experience showcases cabaret, circus, dance and genre-defying performance. Taking charge of the exclusive menu will be gastro-storyteller and Masterchef semi-finalist Annie McKenzie, who we last saw in Jekyll and Hyde, using it … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Preview)

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In London’s 2019: Avex Recital Series 2019 – Honjoh Hidejiro (Preview)

LONDON – Made famous by animated film Kubo and the Two Strings, the shamisen is a traditional stringed Japanese instrument that has become increasingly popular around the world. Characterised by its long neck and guitar-like body, the shamisen’s energetic and versatile nature makes it the perfect instrument to use for a range of genres including jazz, folk and rock music. This July, in the final concert of … Continue reading In London’s 2019: Avex Recital Series 2019 – Honjoh Hidejiro (Preview)

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Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Aldebugh’s HighTide Festival 2019

ALDEBURGH – The 13th edition of the HighTide Festival returns to Aldeburgh this September, with six whole days of arts programming, including a world premiere and new work by local talent, curated by Steven Atkinson in his final stint as Artistic Director of the festival. East Anglian theatre company HighTide is renowned for the discovery of new playwrights, including Ella Hickson, Nick Payne and Vinay Patel. This … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Aldebugh’s HighTide Festival 2019

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